Now, let’s get cooking! Here’s how you make these delightful burgers:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the patties. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. While the burgers are cooking, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add the whiskey to the saucepan and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
6. Stir in the beef broth, heavy cream, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
7. Once the burgers are cooked, top each with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover the skillet with a lid for a minute to melt the cheese.
8. Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
9. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a bun, then drizzling with the whiskey sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

These steps are straightforward, but feel free to tweak them as you see fit. Cooking is about finding what works for you and your taste buds!